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Parker Messick Finishes Second In AL Rookie Of The Year Vote

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Parker Messick finished second in the AL Rookie of the Year Award vote, announced on Monday night. Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle, the slight favorite coming into the night, overwhelmingly took home the honor. McGonigle took 28…

By Andres Chavez · Guardians Nation

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:53 AM

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Cleveland Guardians left-hander Parker Messick finished second in the AL Rookie of the Year voting.
Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle won the award after receiving 28 of 30 first-place votes.
Messick earned the remaining two first-place votes following a season with a 2.56 ERA and 193 strikeouts.

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Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitcher Parker Messick finished second in the AL Rookie of the Year voting announced on Monday night. Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle won the award overwhelmingly, securing 28 of the 30 first-place votes from the BBWAA, while Messick received the remaining two first-place votes. Boston Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle finished third in the balloting.

Messick posted a 2.56 ERA and 193 strikeouts during the 2026 season, establishing himself as a division-winning ace and an AL Cy Young finalist. Guardians teammates Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana also earned votes, finishing sixth and tenth respectively.

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